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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has shared the government's Animal Welfare Strategy, which it says will protect and support the lives of pets, farmed animals and wild animals. Read More 
Nominations open for VN Educator of the Year Awards 2026
Central Qualifications (CQ) has officially opened nominations for its Veterinary Nurse Educator of the Year Awards 2026. Read More
BSAVA PetSavers launches Christmas appeal
Every donation before 31 December will be doubled. Read More
Scottish SPCA calls for stronger fireworks legislation
The charity is asking the public to act...
Scottish SPCA celebrates new Dog Theft Bill
The charity calls it an 'incredible milestone' for Scotland. Read More
Military police dog scoops national award
Springer spaniel Paul honoured for six explosives finds.
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RCVS makes £4,000 donation to World Horse Welfare
The donation will support vital research into...
Charity backs plan to tackle live horse exports
World Horse Welfare welcomes Government's animal welfare strategy. Read More
New guidance for treating horses of unknown ownership
The resource has been launched to address 'intimidating' process. Read More
RUMA CA&E shares fourth Annual Progress Report
Report reveals 'encouraging' trends for...
Vets prescribing metronidazole against AMR guidelines, study finds
Findings suggest it is being prescribed beyond its antimicrobial properties. Read More
RSPB shares winter avian flu fears
It reports a significant rise in avian flu among waterfowl. Read More
Stem cell study to tackle African Swine Fever
Researchers will seek to define factors relating to susceptibility and resistance.
Tributes paid to Iain Douglas-Hamilton CBE
The elephant expert and conservationist has died aged 83.
Many South African penguins 'starved to death', study finds
Populations reduced by 95 per cent in eight years.
MMI awards more funding for VN mental health
The £40,000 research grant will integrate mental health into VN education.
Nominations open for VN Educator of the Year Awards 2026
The awards celebrate inspiring teachers of vet nursing students.
BVNA celebrates inspiring individuals at awards ceremony
BVNA celebrates inspiring individuals at awards ceremony.
Government's Animal Welfare Strategy welcomed by charities
The strategy will tackle puppy farming and the snaring of wild animals.
Record number of overseas vets join Register
Eighty candidates passed the RCVS Statutory Membership Exam.
RCVS discontinues EMS National Booking Database
The majority of vet schools were unable to commit to the project.
London Zoo primates open Christmas stockings
The gorilla troop and monkeys received presents from zookeepers.
London Zoo opens spa-inspired capybara home
Gizmo and Kiwi have explored their new luxury enclosure.
London Zoo's gorillas get Halloween pumpkin treat
Baby Venus tried her first ever pumpkin.
Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026
